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F696 BHC

1989 Yamaha XV535

Blue Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,606 mi
Last recorded39,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV53528,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 BHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 39,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 39,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 35,890 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 35,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,691 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV535?

Based on 57,304 MOT tests across 5,559 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 785
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 408
reflector on motorcycle missing 344
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 324
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 324
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F696 BHC is a 1989 Yamaha XV535 in Blue with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 28,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F696 BHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XV535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F696 BHC registered?

F696 BHC is a 1989 Yamaha XV535, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F696 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F696 BHC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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